Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#300

300. O Thou, whose own vast temple stands

1 O Thou, whose own vast temple stands
Built over earth and sea,
Accept the walls that human hands
Have raised to worship Thee.

2 Lord, from Thine inmost glory send,
Within these courts to bide,
The peace that dwelleth without end
Serenely by Thy side!

3 May erring minds that worship here
Be taught the better way;
And they who mourn and they who fear,
Be strengthened as they pray.

4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm,
And pure devotion rise,
While round these hallowed walls the storm
Of earth-born passion dies.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, whose own vast temple stands
• Author: William C. Bryant (1835)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Church: nature of; Churches: Dedication; Churches: Erection

Tune Information

• Name: SAVERY
• Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
• Meter: C. M.